Hitting from a greenside bunker can be difficult, but it sure doesn’t have to be. It just takes an understanding of setup and proper execution, allowing yourself to not only get out of the sand, but ...

I turned professional in 1989, with only a sand wedge for short-game shots. When I played in the 1992 British Open at Muirfield, I still hadn’t used a lob wedge, and I didn’t know anything about ...

When you’re in the middle of an excellent round of golf, it seems inevitable that your ball lands in a greenside bunker. Next time it happens, don’t worry — be prepared and reach for a sand wedge.

The sand wedge is the most boring club in golf, especially considering its importance. No other piece of golf equipment has changed less dramatically in the past 80 years except maybe the tee. Gene ...